Photos: Kelly Maxey

Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Loon Lake

Tahoma, California · 6,470 ft · In Eldorado National Forest

Photos: Kelly Maxey

Reserve on Recreation.govSuggest an edit

Wildfire 42 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night: $30–$72recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 60From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 6,470 ft (1,972 m)6,470 ft1,972 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Yes
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Loops3

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Loop	Sites	Site types	Longest rig
Ellis Loop	20	20 standard	67 ft
Fern Loop	19	19 standard	58 ft
Shadow Loop	10	10 standard	60 ft
Other areas
Equestrian	8	8 stock	55 ft
Sites 1-4	1	1 group	55 ft
Sites 15-25	1	1 group	20 ft
Sites 46-51	1	1 group	35 ft

Other areas

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 22 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

How we name loops

“Fern” and “Loop A” are staff entries, not campsites, and are left out.

Amenities

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ADA accessible
Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Loon Lake Campground is situated on the south shores of Loon Lake, and attracts many visitors with its variety of campsites and beautiful waterfront setting. Popular activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and exploring off-road vehicle trails.Recreation

Anglers delight in fishing for rainbow and brown trout, while boaters head out for water skiing. Five picnic areas in the campground and a day-use area provide visitors with nice lake views.Facilities

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Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Loon Lake: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

TueSunny54°41°
WedSunny66°49°
ThuSunny65°47°
FriSunny70°47°
SatSunny67°45°

Nearby camping

SeeSee all on the map

Aerial view

Loon Lake Campground

Public Land · 270 ft · Tahoma

Aerial view

Loon Lake Equestrian Group

Public Land · 0.2 mi · Tahoma

Loon Lake Chalet

Public Land · 0.2 mi · Tahoma

Also within 25 mi: Loon Lake Chalet 0.8 mi · Camp site 1.3 mi · Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA) 1.3 mi

Loon Lake Campground

Public Land · 270 ft · Tahoma

Loon Lake Equestrian Group

Public Land · 0.2 mi · Tahoma

Loon Lake Chalet

Public Land · 0.2 mi · Tahoma

3 more within 25 mi

Loon Lake Chalet

Other · 0.8 mi · Tahoma

Camp site

Campground · 1.3 mi · Tahoma

Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA)

Public Land · 1.3 mi · Tahoma

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

38.98078, -120.31580

530-293-0827

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Managed by

U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator

Nearest town

Tahoma

Park

Eldorado National Forest

Reservations

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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